SEGUIN TUGBOAT - About to Plank ...

[RamzTugs]

All frames/stringers faired.
Next, in this Bluejacket kit, plank the Garboard(s). Followed by rest of hull plankng, to sheer (done frame/hull upside down).
Looking for any encouragement here, since I've never done scale planking (tapered, steelers, etc.).
I like challenges, really need "jump start" .

 

[Anchorman]

looking good so far. Be careful not to break off any of the small posts, other build logs warn of this and I still managed to snap two of them.
Work with a planking fan and do your calculations. GO SLOW remove a small amount at a time and dry fit first.
Go for it!

 

[RamzTugs]

Thank you . I'm enjoying a plank per day .

 

[Pathfinder65]

My version planked in Mahogany.



It was fun kit to build.

Jan

 

[Anchorman]

RamzTugs,
The Pathfinder65 log for this build is a good one. Well worth looking at if you have not done so.

 

[Uwek]

All frames/stringers faired.
Next, in this Bluejacket kit, plank the Garboard(s). Followed by rest of hull plankng, to sheer (done frame/hull upside down).
Looking for any encouragement here, since I've never done scale planking (tapered, steelers, etc.).
I like challenges, really need "jump start" .

Hallo @RamzTugs
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Msgt Bruce]

Hi all. I just received an old kit for this boat and was wondering about the paint history on this boat. My information for the hull says she painted white and the cabin was varnished. the kit shows different.
Maritime Museum at Bath Says this

"Seguin" is the Nation's oldest wooden steam powered tugboat and is a registered National Historic Landmark. Named after Seguin Island at the mouth of the Kenebec River, she was launched in 1884 in the City of Bath. Measuring over 100 feet in length and 20 feet in width, "Seguin's" hull was originally painted white, and her hardwood cabins varnished. Her original 26 × 26 surface condensor engine was replaced in 1909 with a compound triple expansion engine, giving her a speed of approximately 12 knots. This model was developed from measurements taken from the real vessel, blueprints and photos made available by the Maine Maritime Museum at Bath.​

Does anyone have any Photos of her paint? also a few photos I have of her are in black and white show tires tied around her hull. I would like to do her in her true looks. for both RC and Display.
I love the Outstanding builds and paint work on the boats in this thread.
Thank you

 

[Swabbie]

Hi all. I just received an old kit for this boat and was wondering about the paint history on this boat. My information for the hull says she painted white and the cabin was varnished. the kit shows different.
Maritime Museum at Bath Says this

"Seguin" is the Nation's oldest wooden steam powered tugboat and is a registered National Historic Landmark. Named after Seguin Island at the mouth of the Kenebec River, she was launched in 1884 in the City of Bath. Measuring over 100 feet in length and 20 feet in width, "Seguin's" hull was originally painted white, and her hardwood cabins varnished. Her original 26 × 26 surface condensor engine was replaced in 1909 with a compound triple expansion engine, giving her a speed of approximately 12 knots. This model was developed from measurements taken from the real vessel, blueprints and photos made available by the Maine Maritime Museum at Bath.​

Does anyone have any Photos of her paint? also a few photos I have of her are in black and white show tires tied around her hull. I would like to do her in her true looks. for both RC and Display.
I love the Outstanding builds and paint work on the boats in this thread.
Thank you

Hello and welcome, @Msgt Bruce, to SOS.
I imagine the boat is painted as shown on the box cover. Since there was no colour photography around 1884 I did a quick search to see if there were any paintings of the boat, but to no avail.

But, Google AI provided the following...



Looking forward to seeing your build thread of this boat.